Is a Social Security card proof of US citizenship?

The following will not be accepted as secondary evidence of U.S. citizenship: Voter registration card. Army discharge paper. Social Security Card.

Does your birth certificate show your citizenship?

If you were born on U.S. soil (a U.S. state or a U.S. territory, meaning Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam) and there is a record of your birth, in most cases, a standard U.S. birth certificate issued by a state government is your primary proof of U.S. citizenship.

How do I change my date of birth on my naturalization certificate?

For an incorrect date of birth, submit copies of your birth certificate, driver’s license, and other official documents stating your birthday. If the error was not your fault, also include a copy of your signed Form N-400 application for citizenship showing that you provided USCIS with the correct date of birth.

What documents are needed to prove US citizenship?

You are a U.S. citizen if you have a:

• Birth certificate showing birth in the United States;
• Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization;
• Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship;
• Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United States Citizen; or.
• Valid unexpired U.S. passport.

Can you enter the U.S. with a birth certificate?

You are a U.S. minor citizen: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) must present a valid passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. The birth certificate can be original, a photocopy, or a certified copy.

What is the difference between certificate of naturalization and certificate of citizenship?

A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship is granted to a person who acquires or derives citizenship from his or her birth to U.S. parents. A naturalization certificate, on the other hand, is granted to a person who becomes a citizen through the naturalization process.

Does passport count as proof of citizenship?

A passport is evidence of citizenship and also serves as a travel document if you need to travel. For information about applying for a U.S. passport, see the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.state.gov.

What’s the difference between certificate of naturalization and citizenship?

Basic Differences A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship is granted to a person who acquires or derives citizenship from his or her birth to U.S. parents. A naturalization certificate, on the other hand, is granted to a person who becomes a citizen through the naturalization process.

How much does it cost to replace US citizenship certificate?

The filing fee for Form N-565 application to replace Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate is $555. You have to send a filing fee along with your application. If you do not send the exact filing fee, your application will not be accepted.

What happens if my citizenship document is lost or stolen?

If your citizenship document was lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair, you may apply for a replacement or apply for a special certificate of naturalization as a U.S. citizen to be recognized by a foreign country.

How to renounce or Lose Your US citizenship?

Renounce or Lose Your U.S. Citizenship. 1 Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions) 2 Enter military service in a foreign country (under certain conditions) 3 Apply for citizenship in a foreign country with the intention of giving up U.S. citizenship. 4 Commit an act of treason against the United States.

Where do I get a certificate of loss of US nationality?

Copies of approved Certificates of Loss of Nationality of the United States are provided by the Department of State to the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to P.L. 104-191. Questions regarding United States taxation consequences upon loss of U.S. nationality should be addressed to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Can You Lose Your citizenship if you serve in the military?

You might lose your U.S. citizenship in specific cases, including if you: Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions). Enter military service in a foreign country (under certain conditions).